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Judge Must Disclose Prior Assistance to Prosecutor Against Same Defendant or Disqualify From Civil Case: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-181
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (143+ words) For more Judicial Ethics Opinions, click'here. To view New York decisions of interest, click'here. (1) A treatment court judge may not personally accept an unsolicited gift of artwork from a defendant participant, but may accept it on behalf of the Unified…...
OIG Advisory Opinion 26-09: Free Orthodontics, Charitable Care and AKS/Beneficiary Inducement Risk
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (228+ words) The Am Law 100 Rankings Due to the specific facts and safeguards presented, the OIG issued a favorable opinion even though the OIG concluded that the arrangement could generate prohibited remuneration under both the AKS (if the requisite intent were present)…...
Judges May Not Sit on Rent Guidelines Boards, Even Unpaid: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-178
1+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) A full-time judge may not accept an appointment to serve on a city's Rent Guidelines Board, even if the judge is willing to decline compensation. For more Judicial Ethics Opinions, click'here. To view New York decisions of interest, click'here. Subject…...
Judge's Involvement in a Not-for-Profit Organization that Excludes Women Explained: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-177
1+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) For more Judicial Ethics Opinions, click'here. To view New York decisions of interest, click'here. A full-time judge may not accept an appointment to serve on a city's Rent Guidelines Board, even if the judge is willing to decline compensation. Subject…...
Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-175
2+ week, 3+ day ago (179+ words) judge who believes that one litigant illegally recorded another litigant's conversations has no ethical obligation to take any action, but may do so in his/her discretion. We cannot comment on any legal questions. For more Judicial Ethics Opinions, click'here....
Sole Legal Custody: A Thornier Issue for the Child's Best Interest
3+ week, 3+ day ago (219+ words) Understanding when courts are willing to grant sole legal custody'and what conduct leads them to do so'is essential for practitioners representing either parent in a contested custody matter, and for parents seeking sole legal custody themselves In family law, social…...
From Post to Proof: How Texts and Posts Impact Family Court Fights
3+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) In family law, social media and messages are powerful evidence. Deleting messages doesn't hide them'courts can recover them. Inappropriate posts can harm custody and credibility. Deleting evidence can lead to sanctions or case dismissal. Always think before posting, as digital…...
Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-170
3+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) Law. com A judge may not use campaign funds to purchase fleece jackets for chambers staff, even if intended to dispose of de minimis unexpended campaign funds at the conclusion of the judge's window period. On these facts, a judge…...
Reconstructing the Record for an Appeal
3+ week, 5+ day ago (194+ words) CPLR 5526 requires a complete record for appeals, including transcripts or statements. If transcripts are missing or inaccurate, courts can hold reconstruction hearings using notes, affidavits, and other sources. Parties must request these promptly, or the appeal may be dismissed. Courts…...
Titan Electric Georgia LLC v. Hunt Construction Group Inc
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (33+ words) Hunt Construction Group was hit with a breach-of-contract lawsuit on Oct. 16 in Tennessee Chancery Court for Davidson County by Titan Electric Georgia over unpaid construction work at a YMCA facility....